Three Star Center License
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A&j Kiddieland Child Care Center
Rich Square, NC
· Northampton County
924 SOUTH MAIN STREET,
Rich Square, NC 27869
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
66000095
License Holder
GATLING, YVONNE
License Issued
Nov 6, 2017
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
A&J KIDDIELAND CHILD CARE CENTER is a Three Star Center License in RICH SQUARE NC, with a maximum capacity of 60 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
One Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-22 | Violation | 603 | 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) |
| All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. The facility did not have clean rugs nor a carpet cleaning log to specify the last date of cleaning of the carpets. | |||
| 2026-07-22 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Six (6) active fire ant mounds were observed in different areas in the outdoor play area. | |||
| 2026-07-22 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC plan was not reviewed and/or documented annually with all staff | |||
| 2026-07-22 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The CBC qualification letter for J. Walton expired 5/21/26 | |||
| 2026-07-22 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The First Aid training for J. Walton was not on file for review. | |||
| 2026-07-22 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The CPR training for J. Walton was not on file for review. | |||
| 2026-07-22 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. The staff development plan and annual staff evaluation were not on file for review for J. Walton | |||
| 2026-07-22 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was not reviewed and/or documented annually with all staff | |||
| 2026-06-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0626-274L |
| 2026-06-30 | Violation | 1110 | .1002(b) |
| Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.The vehicle used to transport children did not have a list of children being transported, emergency/identifying information for children being transported, and did not have a first aid kit/fire extinguisher. | |||
| 2026-06-30 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Permission to transport was no on record for the children transported. | |||
| 2026-02-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-20 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facility's fire inspection was not completed before the previous inspection expired and/or documentation of the inspection was not completed. | |||
| 2025-08-20 | Violation | 538 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. Two (2) cups, one containing milk, were observed stored under the changing table in the space that serves infants and toddlers. This was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2025-08-20 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Eight (8) active fire ant mounds were observed in the outdoor play area. | |||
| 2025-08-20 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. In the outdoor play area tree limbs were observed on the playground, standing water was in toys, overgrown vines were coming through the fencing, and one (1) broken toy box was near the entrance of the play area. | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-11-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-10-29 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-16 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Various cleaning supplies and chemicals were observed in an unlocked closet assessible to the children. | |||
| 2024-09-16 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Medical record for K. Vaughan was not on file for review. | |||
| 2024-09-16 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Medical record was not on file within 30 days of enrollment for K. Vaughan. | |||
| 2024-08-26 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-03 | Violation | 104 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) |
| Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last sanitation inspection expired on 3/24/2024. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Several ant mounds, standing water in a table toy, and cracked piping along the top of the fence were observed in the outdoor play area. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. All staff did not have annual staff evaluation and staff development plan on file fore review. | |||
| 2023-04-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Fire inspection expired 3/17/2023. Provider has not obtained a new annual fire inspection. | |||
| 2022-11-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-08 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Four (4) broken safety cones were observed in the outdoor play area. | |||
| 2022-11-08 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. Health care professional's contact information was not added on J. White's application. | |||
| 2022-11-08 | Violation | 1315 | .0802(c)(3) |
| Emergency information record did not include chronic illness and any medication taken for the illness. Chronic illness was not documented on J. White's application | |||
| 2022-11-08 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff member, W. Walton, did not have a qualification letter on file for review at the facility. | |||
| 2022-11-08 | Violation | 1832 | .0801 (a)(5) |
| Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns. Health care concerns and needs were not included on the child's application. | |||
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